Henrico Doctors’ NICU to reopen for admissions one month after nurse’s arrest
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Henrico Doctors' Hospital will reopen its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for new admissions on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
The NICU stopped admitting newborn babies in late December after three babies suffered unexplained fractures in November and December 2024.
Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman was later arrested and charged with abusing one newborn.
The investigation into the other newborns injured at the NICU remains ongoing.
"Our patients should expect nothing short of exceptional care, which is why existing safety measures will remain in place, including our video security systems. One system allows parents to view their babies via live stream, and one system allows for internal security and safety review," HCA Healthcare Capital Division spokesperson Wes Hester told CBS 6 reporter Melissa Hipolit. "This period has allowed us to further enhance our safe handling protocols and staff training in all aspects of the NICU. Additionally, we have refined other safety measures and reporting processes, which will be implemented going forward."
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